Ken Townsend was 16 when he was fatally shot outside a party on the north side of Jacksonville on February 15, 2009. The shooting happened late in the evening; he was taken to a local hospital and died of his injuries. Authorities have described the attack as unprovoked.

Investigators have not identified a suspect or established a motive, and the case remains unsolved. Family and friends remembered Ken as sociable and well-liked, with a bright future; they continue to press for justice. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Project Cold Case are asking anyone with information to come forward, and Crime Stoppers offers rewards for tips that lead to an arrest.

If anyone knew Ken or was at that party and has information, please contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office or First Coast Crime Stoppers.